The role of journalist in repositioning the State in
particular and the nation at large has been stressed.
The wife of the governor of Imo State, Nneoma Nkechinyere
Rochas Okorocha stated this when the executive members of the Nigerian Union of
Journalist, Imo State chapter paid a courtesy visit on her at the government
house.
She spoke of the need for proper news management adding
that news could make or mar a nation depending on its management and urged
journalist in the State to continue being objective in their reportage
The Imo first lady stressed the importance of leaving
legacies while in position of authority and called on journalists to enlighten
the public on the need to work together irrespective of their political
affiliations
She commended them for the vital role they played in the
information dissemination in the State especially the wedding of her daughter
Uloma married to Hon. Comm. For Lands, Chief Uche Nwosu and called for their
support on her life changing programme, She Needs A Roof Programme (SNARP),
Women of Divine Destiny Initiative (WODDI) among others through awareness
creation.
The State chairman of NUJ, Sir. Innocent Igwe said they
came to present the newly elected officials Imo NUJ adding that since its
inception, the new executives have taken bold steps to reposition journalism
practices in the State.
He lauded the governor’s wife youth and women empowerment
programme which he noted would help reduce crime in the State her monthly
prayer ministry and most importantly provision of shelter to indigent widows in
the State as well as appointing one of their members, Mrs Nkechi Ezirim as her
Chief Press Secretary
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